Choosing the right treatment is essential to proper rehabilitation

For many men, personality disorders and addiction often go hand in hand. A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder that causes a person to have rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving. Often, men with personality disorders can have difficulty perceiving and relating to situations and people – and this causes significant stress on relationships, social activities, work, and school. In addition, men with personality disorders often suffer from depression and anxiety, which can lead to self-medicating and the eventual abuse of alcohol and drugs. In fact, substance use disorder is diagnosed in roughly half of individuals with personality disorder.

While the exact cause of personality disorders is unknown, both family history and life events and relationships play a role. For example, people with a history of abuse, trauma, neglect, or being bullied have an increased risk of having a personality disorder.

Types of Personality Disorders in Men

While these mental disorders affect both male and females, some personality disorders are more common in men. For instance, nearly 90 percent of antisocial personality disorder diagnoses are among men.

Personality disorders are often grouped into three clusters – Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C – according to similar symptoms and characteristics. Since some of the symptoms overlap, it’s pretty common for people with one type of personality disorder to have signs of at least one other personality disorder.

Types of personality disorders include:

Paranoid personality disorder

Schizoid personality disorder

Schizotypal personality disorder

Antisocial personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder

Avoidant personality disorder

Dependent personality disorder

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Personality Disorder Treatment in Southern California

Treating a personality disorder and addiction is complicated and requires a specialized recovery plan to ensure the best chance at long-term recovery. At 10 Acre Ranch, our integrated programs help male clients find hope and support as they work to overcome alcohol or drug abuse and better manage their mental illness. Our dual-diagnosis therapy includes:

Help for Personality Disorders and Addiction at 10 Acre Ranch

If you’re a male age 18 or over, our dual diagnosis mental health and addiction treatment program can help you take back your life. To learn more or to tour our facility and request a quote, contact the 10 Acre Ranch team today. Call 877-228-4679.